Sending something via courier needn’t cost a fortune, but it certainly does pay to do your research before accepting the cheapest courier quote on the table. If your item is fragile or valuable then spending that little bit extra time to choose a courier with proven customer service can mean the difference between a broken […]
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Young Motorists hit by rise in Insurance Premiums
Jan
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We all knew it was coming, but that doesn’t mean it hurts any less… Young drivers, especially females are now reaping the misfortunes of the UK being part of the EU Gender Directive. The scheme is supposed to equate fairness across insurance premiums in drivers, but has come as a shock to the young female’s […]
Climate Change To Affect Shipping Routes
Jan
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A report released in Nature Climate Change today reveals research that supports the theory that wave heights will climb in the Southern Hemisphere over the next century, and diminish in the Northern. Seas off Indonesia, Australia and Antarctica could see higher waves following changes in the ring of climate variability surrounding the South Pole. The […]
Rail Freight Prices To Rise
Jan
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The Office of the Rail Regulator’s (ORR’s) has announced its intention to raise charges for rail freight. The proposed increase could result in up to a 23% rise in tariffs to access tracks, with the transportation of certain commodities, such as spent nuclear fuel, seeing freight specific charges phased in between 2014 and 2019. As […]
New Logistics Office For Dachser To Open In The Netherlands
Jan
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German Intelligent Logistics company, Dachser, is opening one of its largest branches in Europe. With construction currently underway in Zevenaar, the new Netherlands based branch will begin operations this summer. With an investment of over €22 million, the new 30,000 square metre complex will house a three storey office building, cross dock and warehouse facilities, […]
Hauliers Welcome Possible Speed Increase For HGVS
Jan
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With the deadline for the Government’s consultation on increasing the speed limit for HGVs on single lane roads fast approaching, the calls for the A9 in Scotland, branded Scotland’s deadliest road, to see an increase have risen. The A9 runs between Inverness and Perth with a number of single carriageway stretches that drop traffic down […]
Insurance Top Tips
Jan
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Insurance for delivery drivers and couriers is vastly different to the private policies they may also have. For anyone looking to source insurance as a courier there’s a few different types you’re going to need to take a look at. Van insurance: business use vehicle insurance that protects your vehicle against accidents. Much like private […]
Must Have Apps
Jan
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It’s been said that for whatever situation you find yourself in you’ll find there’s an app to help get you out of it. With the rise of smartphones bringing the internet to your pocket, apps have begun to impact on our daily lives in ways that no one could have foreseen just a handful of […]
Removals To Spain
Jan
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While this January is milder than we normally expect, that doesn’t mean that the lure of sun, sand and surf isn’t just as strong, particularly with the never-ending grey cloud and the perpetual drizzle we currently seem to be living under here in the UK. In fact, if you’re thinking of packing in the dreary […]
ACL Order New Deep Sea Cargo Ships
Jan
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Atlantic Container Line (ACL) have placed an order for a new breed of deep sea cargo ships, plans have long been in the works for these ships and the order has been placed with a Chinese ship building yard. The G4’s, as they’re dubbed, will be able to hold more containers and stowage, will be […]